I have had digestive issues for the last 5 months. I have had an abdominal ct scan with contrast and a colonoscopy in this time. Diverticulosis and hemorrhoids were the only thing that showed. However, I have been having abdominal and stomach pain that won't go away. For the last two days I have been taking ranitidine and now I am having XXXXXXX stool. Is this a result of taking the drug, or should I be concerned? Thanks

I was wondering if the Renitidine could cause the XXXXXXX stool, as I have taken it for the past two days and I passed XXXXXXX stool today for the first time. I will ask my Dr. for a referral to a G.I. Thanks-

Thank you very much Dr.I take my health very seriously, and feel like it has been too many months of unresolved and undiagnosed pain. I did look over my past records to see that my DR. ran a liver panel in Feb., and I also had a lower pelvic abdominal ultrasound with everything checking out normal. Hopefully he will continue to investigate so we can figure this out. Again- Thank you very much.

Answered by Dr. Puneet Maheshwari 4 hours later

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Hi and thanks again.

I am happy that I have been of some help to you.

Continuing further, Do not worry much. What you need is vigilance towards change in symptoms.

I advice you to get test that I suggested in my previous reply. They would be sufficient to rule out any illness that could be causing your symptoms. It is better to get the test done as early as possible. A 'gastroenterologist' can guide you through those tests.

With evaluation and appropriate treatment you will be able to find a cure.